Overview
This five-day small group tour runs from Cape Town along Route 62 to Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves, on to Addo Elephant National Park and Jeffreys Bay, then back along the Garden Route through Tsitsikamma and the Knysna Heads, finishing with a 4×4 game drive at Botlierskop private reserve. Hotspots2c Tours operates the trip with a maximum of 25 travellers and three accommodation tiers from backpacker dorms to four-star guesthouses, all named per night. It is a packed, fast-paced itinerary with four to six hours of driving daily over roughly 2,000 km, built for travellers who want the region’s highlights in limited time. Optional extras pre-booked for the group include the Bloukrans bungy jump, zipline and skywalk, payable directly on tour. The route occasionally runs in reverse order.Highlights
✓ Game drives at Addo Elephant National Park and Botlierskop
✓ Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park
✓ Cango Caves and Route 62 wine tasting
✓ Knysna Heads lookout points
✓ Beach time at Jeffreys Bay
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via Route 62 | 1 Night
Oudtshoorn
Depart Cape Town with a Route 62 wine tasting at Van Loveren Family Cellar, continue through the Klein Karoo to Oudtshoorn
Day 2
Cango Caves to Addo | 1 Night
Addo
Morning in Oudtshoorn followed by a guided Cango Caves visit, then the road east to Addo
Day 3
Addo Elephant National Park and Jeffreys Bay | 1 Night
Jeffreys Bay
Game drive in Addo Elephant National Park, then the afternoon at Jeffreys Bay with optional surfing or beach horse riding
Day 4
Tsitsikamma to Sedgefield | 1 Night
Sedgefield
Tsitsikamma walk in the Garden Route National Park with optional Bloukrans bungy, then the Knysna Heads lookouts and on to Sedgefield
Day 5
Botlierskop game drive and return
Cape Town
4x4 game drive at Botlierskop private reserve, then the N2 back to Cape Town
Where You'll Stay
1 Night
Oudtshoorn
Hlangana Lodge, 88 Baron van Reede or Uthando Backpackers by tier
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Addo
Addo Wildlife Lodge, Gerald's Gift Guesthouse or Avoca Backpacker House by tier
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Jeffreys Bay
On The Beach Guesthouse, Sea Whisper Guesthouse or Island Vibe Backpackers by tier
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Sedgefield
Dolphin Dunes Guesthouse, Fairy Knowe or Pili Pili Backpackers by tier
Learn more →What's Included
✓ Local English-speaking guide
✓ Addo game drive and Botlierskop 4x4 game drive
✓ Entrance fees for the Cango Caves, Addo and Tsitsikamma
✓ Four nights of accommodation with breakfast each morning
✓ Route 62 wine tasting and Karoo food tasting
✓ Pickup and drop-off within 5 km of Cape Town central or Stellenbosch
✓ All transfers by minivan
What's Excluded
✗ Lunches, dinners and beverages
✗ Optional activities such as the Bloukrans skywalk or zipline (about R500) and bungy jump (about R1,690)
✗ Travel insurance
Additional Information
- Price from US$847.03 per person, checked September 2026 and subject to change.
- Daily drive time about 4 to 6 hours over roughly 2,000 km.
- Itinerary may run in reverse order.
- Minimum age 8. Children aged 8 to 17 must travel with an adult, and under-18s cannot book dorm packages.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
- Rated 4.9 from 327 reviews and recommended by 98 percent of travellers at the time of checking.